Trusted Research Countries and Conferences
Guidance for academics involved in international research collaborations, teaching, fieldwork, hosting speakers or visiting other research Insititutions.
Research integrity and ethics
How we make sure our research meets the highest ethical standards including guidance, resources and contact information.
News
News and service updates about research integrity and ethics.
Research Ethics Open House
This open house will take place every 1st Wednesday of every month (except August) from 12.15 to 1.15pm.
Amendments Process
This guide explains how to make amendments to projects where a favourable opinion has previously been issued following ethics review.
Mandatory training for staff
Review and complete the University staff training which is relevant to your role.
REC meeting dates and deadlines for applications
Dates of REC meetings for the Academic Year 22/23 and associated deadlines for ethics form submissions.
Training requirements for the Human Tissue Act 2004
In order to be compliant with the HTA we need to ensure that all researchers working with human samples are appropriately trained.
Overview and guidance
Our statement on research integrity and ethics and advice to help you carry out ethically responsible research.
Carrying out ethically responsible research
What you need to do as part of your research project to make sure your research complies with our ethical principles.
Definition of research integrity
What research integrity means to us and how we make sure our research continues to meet the highest standards.
Getting help with research integrity and ethics queries
Find out who to contact if you have a question about our research integrity and ethics.
Accessing external research ethics resources
Essential information and documents provided by Research Councils and other public or professional bodies.
Previous statements on research integrity
Read more about the University's previous statements on the integrity of our research.
Concordat to support research integrity
Find out what commitments are set out in the Concordat and how the University meets them.
Processes and Training
Details of processes that need to be followed and training available.
Ethics Review Process
Find out about Ethics@Bath, the new online system for submitting and reviewing research ethics application forms.
Research Ethics Training Opportunities
Training on research ethics and the new online ethics system.
UKRIO Research Ethics Training
Recording of the research ethics session. Please use the timestamp table to navigate through the session or find topics more relevant to you.
Training requirements for the Human Tissue Act 2004
In order to be compliant with the HTA we need to ensure that all researchers working with human samples are appropriately trained.
Governance
The codes of practice, policies, and procedures that guide and inform our research activities.
Code of good practice in research integrity
Principles and standards that you must adhere to if you are involved in research at the University of Bath.
Principles of research assessment and management
The principles that outline our approach to research assessment and management, including the responsible use of quantitative indicators.
Commitment to responsible research assessment
Our commitment to implementing fair and responsible methods of research assessment and management.
Allegations of misconduct in research
Our procedure for inquiring into allegations of misconduct in research and scholarship.
Concordat to support research integrity
Find out what commitments are set out in the Concordat and how the University meets them.
Animal research
Find out about ethics and integrity in our animal research.
Animal research: policy statement
How we approach research involving animals, including regulations we follow, our ethical review process and the animal species we use in our research.
Obtaining Sponsorship From the University of Bath - guidance
This guide outlines the process of applying for research Sponsorship from the University of Bath.
How and why we carry out animal research
Frequently asked questions about our animal research activities and the impact on animals.
Facts and figures about our animal research
See more details of the type and scale of our animal research.
Checklist of Ethics Applications for Research with Human Beings
This checklist is aimed at researchers seeking ethical approval for research involving human participants.